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Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch vacuum cleaner (Unlimited 7) — the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

NINina Thomas6 months ago
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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

Bought a Numatic vacuum cleaner (Henry HVR200) a couple of years ago and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Really hoping it's a cheap…

MAMargaret from Oldham6 months ago
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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

I've got a Dyson vacuum cleaner that's around a year old and the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

STSteve T.6 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

I've got a Shark vacuum cleaner (NV340UK) that's about 6 months old and the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Any idea what's causing this?

ADAdam H.6 months ago
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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out?

Bought a Bissell vacuum cleaner (CrossWave) a year ago and (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Would really appreciate any…

MEMegan from York6 months ago

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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

I've got a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner that's 2 years old and I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Any idea what's causing this?

ALAlan from Essex6 months ago
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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

Hoping someone can help with my Vax vacuum cleaner (Air Stretch) — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Is this something I can…

AMAmy R.6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

I've got a Vax vacuum cleaner (Air Stretch) that's around a year old and the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. What should I check first?

FIFiona Moore6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

Hoping someone can help with my Numatic vacuum cleaner — the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Is this something I can fix myself or do I…

PAPaul W.6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning

My Numatic vacuum cleaner (Henry HVR200), a couple of years old — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

RARaj R.6 months ago

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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run, any ideas?

Bought a Bissell vacuum cleaner (CrossWave) 18 months ago and (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Is this a common fault on these?

MAMaureen from Devon6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bissell

Help - Bissell vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

Hoping someone can help with my Bissell vacuum cleaner — it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Is this a common fault on these?

TITina from Blackpool6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

Help - Miele vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

Hoping someone can help with my Miele vacuum cleaner (Triflex HX1) — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

SISian R.6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge

Hoping someone can help with my Numatic vacuum cleaner — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. What should I check first?

BRBryony Gray6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner smells of burning, any ideas?

My Hoover vacuum cleaner (Breeze), about 6 months old — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort…

NANathan from Leicester6 months ago

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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

I've got a Gtech vacuum cleaner (Pro 2) that's 3 years old and (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Has anyone had the same and managed…

YUYusuf T.6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge

My Bosch vacuum cleaner (Unlimited 7), a couple of years old — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Is it worth repairing…

RYRyan Green6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

My Miele vacuum cleaner, 3 years old — the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an engineer?

KAKatie C.7 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. What should I check first?

MAMargaret H.7 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

Bought a Samsung vacuum cleaner a couple of years ago and I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

FIFiona W.7 months ago

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